How Often Should you Clean your Carpets?

• What does the carpet manufacturer recommend for your particular carpet?
• How much and what kind of foot traffic is coming in and out of your building or home?
• Do you have pets? Is there a flea problem?
• How often and how thoroughly do your carpets get vacuumed?
• Does the carpet look dingy and/or do you detect an odor that never goes away?
• How important is it to you to maintain a fresh and high quality appearance in your business? Do you believe that the clean appearance of your carpet reflects the quality and standards of your company?
• How often can you afford to clean your carpet? Proper cleaning actually preserves the longer life and attractive appearance of your carpet, postponing the need for expensive replacement.
• How old is your carpet? Older carpets may need replaced, especially if there have been humidity problems in the building or water damage.
• If mold is a problem, you should be concerned about how allergens might be affecting the health of your family or employees. According to the Carpet & Rug Institute, research shows that modern day carpets actually capture microbes and allergens, keeping them out of the breathing zone. Older carpets, however, that haven’t been cleaned or dried properly over time, may contain mold and bacterial microbes that could effect air quality.

Whatever course of action you take on the care and maintenance of your carpets, it is always wise to have adequate and updated information to help in your decision making. We offer free evaluations and can give you several options and directions for your carpet cleaning program.